Our Story

It started over 20 years ago as a fantasy: living on a lush beautiful vineyard, producing your own style of favorite premium varietal wines that are well received and appreciated by those who have discovered the wines and shared them among friends. Drive along the scenic Highway 46 West, about three miles west of the 101 Fwy at Oakdale Road, you will find this dream has become reality for David Hunt, Winemaker and owner of Hunt Cellars, a winery committed to producing “Memorable Wines.” We believe that great wines leave indelible impressions when poured with wonderful meals and great friends and scintillating conversations. Hunt Cellars was founded on the philosophy of producing wines that you will look forward to simply sipping by a cozy fireplace or pairing with your favorite meals to enhance that special event or moment in time.

When The Hunt Family decided to pursue their dream they spent exhaustive days and weekends traveling to premium wine regions in Oregon, Washington, and California. They finally narrowed their decision down to San Luis Obispo County. Paso Robles was selected because of its rich diversity in soils, superb growing climate and unique styles of wine making along with the spirit of graciousness and traditional American values.

Eventually after looking at numerous parcels, they settled on uniquely beautiful property containing over 550 acres on Highway 41 in Creston. This property met their criteria in topography, soil composition and unparalleled beauty. Within the 550 acres there are four areas with varying elevations containing soil composites that mirror the great wine regions of the world where they could grow wonderful, exciting, intense fruit for making superior wines.

The Hunt Family decided to name their vineyard, “Destiny Vineyards,” in honor of their new baby girl they named Destiny who was born in 1996. Just ask Destiny who has the best wines today and she will certainly tell you.

Destiny Vineyard’s first planting consisted of: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cab Franc, Viognier and Zinfandel. The Hunts decided to build a tasting room for their premium wines, which opened in October of 1999.

In 1997 they began producing their first releases of memorable wines… Experience has taught the Hunt’s that in order to make great wines you must simply have the best fruit. At Hunt Cellars, we believe passion, hard work and never giving up until we have put together all the components and structure that will give our wine the varietal character, flavor and velvet finish that will become a trademark of our wines.

As you enter The Hunt Cellars Tasting room, the fun wine experience begins, as you are greeted with either live music or our white grand player piano. Stroll up to our Cabernet Bar, where our warm and friendly staff are eager to lead you through a lighthearted and fun sampling of our wines. You may also choose to sip your wines on our spacious 1200 foot veranda, smoke your favorite cigar under our pavilion or simply stroll through our lush inviting landscaped lawns. We want you and your guest to simply have a wonderful time at Hunt Cellars and bring your friends and family back on your next visit to the Paso Robles Wine Country.

There are many different wineries in the Paso Robles area; few compare to the quality of Hunt Cellars. Hunt uses only the best and rarest mountain grown fruit to produce the best harvest of grapes. Their vineyard’s location has been specifically chosen for its composition and diversity – every step of the production process is designed so Hunt Cellars produces the highest caliber of wine for you to enjoy.

Winemaker’s Dinner

SATURDAY, October 21st: 6:30 PM WINEMAKERS DINNER
Join us for an intimate dinner with winemaker David Hunt and his family. Wine and dine with an epicurean six course dinner by acclaimed local French Chef Andre paired with Hunt Cellars award winning wines. Our tasting room is transformed into a candlelit dining room where you will be serenaded by David Hunt after dinner on the baby grand piano. Very limited seating. $99 club/$110 public. Call tasting room at 805-237-1600 to reserve. ALMOST SOLD OUT!

Club Membership

20% off our wines and fun dinner parties! Near the beginning of each autumn season, wine lovers from around the country gather at the tasting room in Paso Robles for a dinner with David Hunt and a complete sampling of the grapes at Hunt Cellars. Rather than just receive three bottles from Hunt Cellars, you can come visit us! Wine club members also receive early access to new wine releases and no-charge Reserve tastings in our tasting room.
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Tasting Room

2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles CA
Hunt Cellars is located on the beautiful Highway 46 West Wine Trail exactly 3 miles West of Highway 101 (at Oakdale Road). This is the scenic coastal route to Cambria, Hearst Castle, numerous wineries and other beach communities.
Open Daily 10:30am - 5:30pm.Directions